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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Verb

"Don't go sit in there or the paint may spot your trousers." Is the verb correct? Thanks.
  

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As a verb, “spot” sounds like an understatement. Unless they are old working clothes, they could be ruined. The visual effect is of a small amount of paint being deposited on the leg.

— Wilpeter

  • As a verb, “spot” sounds like an understatement.
  • Unless they are old working clothes, they could be ruined.
  • The visual effect is of a small amount of paint being deposited on the leg.
  • 'Ruin' 'damage' 'colour' would work.
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As a verb, “spot” sounds like an understatement. Unless they are old working clothes, they could be ruined. The visual effect is of a small amount of paint being deposited on the leg. 'Ruin' 'damage' 'colour' would work.
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Anonymous"Don't go sit in there or the paint may spot your trousers." Is the verb correct? Thanks.
You don't need the words "go" or "in". Your wording is awkward and would be better as: "Don't sit there or the paint may stain your trousers." or "Don't sit there or you may get paint on your trousers."
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